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U.S. core inflation may fall to 5-year low in report out Friday

Friday, February 13 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - A measure of inflation may have fallen to a five-year low in January as rental costs have cooled, a sign that some prices are moderating while Americans continue to grapple with a big rise in overall prices in the past five... Read More.

Loss of Fed independence could push up inflation all around the world, Bundesbank warns

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

FRANKFURT, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A loss of independence at the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise political pressure on central banks all around the world and boost inflation for everyone, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump has put relentless pressure... Read More.

Australia central bank says labour market has stabilised, consistent with inflation pressures

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

SYDNEY, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Australia's labour market has stabilised from a slowdown and remains tight, consistent with stubborn inflationary pressures in the economy, a senior central bank official said on Thursday. Sarah Hunter, assistant governor at the Reserve Bank of Australia, said the central... Read More.

Japan’s wholesale inflation slows, weak yen pressures import costs

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed for a second consecutive month in January but yen-based import costs rose, highlighting the impact of a weak yen on prices and monetary policy. While wholesale price growth is expected to moderate in... Read More.

Argentina’s monthly inflation ticks up as Milei faces backlash over an outdated index

Wednesday, February 11 by SRN News

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Inflation in crisis-prone Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fifth straight month in January, the country's statistics agency said Tuesday, a closely watched report whose outdated methodology in recent days stoked political turmoil and created a headache... Read More.

NY Fed survey: January near-term expected inflation lower amid better job market views

Monday, February 9 by SRN News

Feb 9 (Reuters) - Americans grew less worried about the near-term path of inflation and hiring in January, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday. As part of its latest Survey of Consumer Expectations, the bank said that inflation... Read More.

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

Friday, January 30 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December. The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index - which measures inflation before it hits consumers - rose from November to December at the fastest pace in three months and faster... Read More.

Australia’s inflation slows in November, but core sticky

Tuesday, January 6 by SRN News

SYDNEY, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Australian consumer prices rose by less than forecast in November, data showed on Wednesday, but core inflation showed enough stickiness that investors still saw a risk interest rates would have to be hiked as early as next month. The... Read More.

Japan lobby group for small firms urges government action on inflation

Tuesday, January 6 by SRN News

TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - A business lobby representing small and midsize firms urged the government to address inflation, including the yen's weakness, saying this was essential to achieving real wage growth, its chief said on Tuesday. "Momentum for wage hikes this year has been... Read More.

Government panel member urges BOJ to anchor inflation expectations around 2%

Tuesday, January 6 by SRN News

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan should set policy to anchor long-term inflation expectations around 2%, former deputy governor Masazumi Wakatabe, who is currently a member of a key government panel, was quoted as saying at the panel's meeting... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: inflation

U.S. core inflation may fall to 5-year low in report out Friday

Loss of Fed independence could push up inflation all around the world, Bundesbank warns

Australia central bank says labour market has stabilised, consistent with inflation pressures

Japan’s wholesale inflation slows, weak yen pressures import costs

Argentina’s monthly inflation ticks up as Milei faces backlash over an outdated index

NY Fed survey: January near-term expected inflation lower amid better job market views

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

Australia’s inflation slows in November, but core sticky

Government panel member urges BOJ to anchor inflation expectations around 2%

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